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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesGerman, English, French, Hungarian
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below
Overview
This half day walking tour takes about 3-4 hours and leads you through the streets of Horta. You will not only get to know the history of the city and its major landmarks but see some hidden places. This tour is perfect for those who are not only interested in scenic pictures but who want to know the stories behind the motives.
Options
6 adults
4 adults
3 adults
1 adult
2 adults
5 adults
What's included
Lot's of stories on the past and present of Horta
Bottled water
Liability insurance
Personal accident insurance
What to expect
The Marina of Horta
15m
The marina of Horta is one of the most important stop overs for yachts crossing the Atlantic. Many of the sailors leave a colourful painting on the harbour walls.
Mercado Municipal da Horta
10m
The newly renovated market of Horta hosts on the weekend farmers from Faial and neighbouring Pico island. The public park next to it invites for a rest.
Igreja Matriz do Santissimo Salvador
15m
The church of Matriz was originally built as Jesuit convent. The south wing hosted the Jesuit convent, today it is the museum of Horta. The north wing is occupied by seat of the municipality of Horta.
Igreja de Nossa Senhora das Angustias
15m
The church of Angústias is located at the site of the first hermitage founded by the first Captain of Faial Joss van Hurtere, it was in this area where the first settlement of Horta was located. On the ceiling over the altar, you can find the coats of arms of the noble families of Faial.
Praia do Porto Pim
15m
The small streets of Porto Pim and give a feeling of the old day Horta. The fortifications were built to defend Horta from pirate attacks.
Peter Cafe & Scrimshaw Museum
Pass by
Peter Café Sport is probably the most famous bar of the Atlantic Ocean. Founded in 1918 by Henrique Azevedo it serves until today as post office, meeting point and of course bar for the sailors passing by in Horta.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
Meeting point is in front of the Casa da Baia tourist information building.
End point
Meeting point is in front of the Casa da Baia tourist information building.
Pickup details
Pick up and drop off at the place of your choice in Faial.
Additional information
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Some of the pathways are steeper than normal
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
